We went through the upcoming revision of the ANSI Z133 Safety Standard, pulling out and listing here in sequential order all the relevant parts that affect lift operations near conductors. These apply to conventional truck-mounted lifts as well as “boom-supported [...]

Crane-assisted rigging is a complex layering of skills, equipment and knowledge. Like many involved tasks, it looks relatively simple when done well. However, the truth is that when poorly planned, cranes and trees can be a difficult combination. Add in [...]

A climber performing a crane-assisted tree removal fell approximately 30 feet November 25, 2025, in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. The climber sustained serious injuries after they apparently cut through their steel-core flip line with a chain saw, according [...]

“If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu.” In my 25-plus years of volunteer advocacy work, I can’t count the number of times I’ve heard that line. It may be cliché, but it’s a descriptive reminder that active [...]

Fair warning to readers who may be looking in this article for applications of new gear or tips and tricks in the art of tree climbing. Instead, I am going to take a risk and do a deep dive into [...]